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Halep Appeals Four-Year Ban For Anti-Doping Violations

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She says she has "never knowingly used a prohibited substance"

Former world tennis number one Simona Halep has appealed against a four-year ban she's been given for anti-doping violations.

The two time Grand Slam winner received the punishment after testing positive for a banned blood-booster.

When her sanction was announced, Halep wrote on social media that she has "never knowingly used a prohibited substance".

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